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reef octopus

Octopus oculifer

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Mollusca (moluscos)
Class
Cephalopoda (Cefalópodos)
Order
Octopoda (Octopuses)
Family
Octopodidae (Common Octopuses)
Genus
Octopus (Octopuses)
Species
Octopus oculifer (reef octopus)

Names in Other Languages

German Galapagos-Riffkrake Galapagos

Similar Species in Octopus

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Pulpito Tehuelche
Octopus tehuelchus
Data Deficient
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pulpo
Octopus vulgaris
Not Evaluated
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Pulpo antenado
Octopus minor
Data Deficient
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California two-spot octopus
Octopus bimaculoides
Least Concern
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Sydney octopus
Octopus tetricus
Least Concern
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Joubin's octopus
Octopus joubini
Least Concern
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Japanese pygmy octopus
Octopus parvus
Data Deficient
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Mexican four-eyed octopus
Octopus maya
Least Concern
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of reef octopus?
The scientific name of reef octopus is Octopus oculifer. It belongs to the genus Octopus.
What is the conservation status of reef octopus?
reef octopus (Octopus oculifer) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does reef octopus belong to?
reef octopus (Octopus oculifer) belongs to the genus Octopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Octopodidae.
Is reef octopus endangered?
No, reef octopus (Octopus oculifer) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does reef octopus belong to?
reef octopus (Octopus oculifer) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of reef octopus?
The closest relatives of reef octopus in the genus Octopus include Pulpito Tehuelche, pulpo, Pulpo antenado, Mexican four-eyed octopus, Sydney octopus.

Genus Octopus — 18 Species

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Pulpito Tehuelche
Octopus tehuelchus
DD 🐙
pulpo
Octopus vulgaris
NE 🐙
Pulpo antenado
Octopus minor
DD 🐙
Mexican four-eyed octopus
Octopus maya
LC 🐙
Sydney octopus
Octopus tetricus
LC 🐙
Joubin's octopus
Octopus joubini
LC 🐙
Japanese pygmy octopus
Octopus parvus
DD 🐙
pale octopus
Octopus pallidus
LC 🐙
Atlantic banded octopus
Octopus zonatus
DD 🐙
East Pacific red octopus
Octopus rubescens
LC
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reef octopus
Octopus oculifer
LC
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Caribbean reef octopus
Octopus briareus
LC 🐙
southern sand octopus
Octopus kaurna
DD 🐙
spider octopus
Octopus salutii
DD 🐙
Cyane's octopus
Octopus cyanea
LC 🐙
California two-spot octopus
Octopus bimaculatus
LC 🐙
bighead octopus
Octopus vitiensis
DD 🐙
California two-spot octopus
Octopus bimaculoides
LC
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